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Zoloft
Indicationmajor depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety
Actioninhibits uptake of serotonin allowing for higher quantities available within synaptic cleft
Therapeutic ClassAntidepressant
Pharmacologic ClassSSRI
Nursing Considerations• do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction • monitor mood changes in patient • takes 1-4 weeks for therapy to be effective.
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Zoloft
Indicationmajor depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety
Actioninhibits uptake of serotonin allowing for higher quantities available within synaptic cleft
Therapeutic ClassAntidepressant
Pharmacologic ClassSSRI
Nursing Considerations• do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction • monitor mood changes in patient • takes 1-4 weeks for therapy to be effective.
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